Shrimp File Gumbo Recipe Recipe

Name: Shrimp File Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. oil; 2 tbsp. flour; 1 lg. onion, cut up; 1 c. celery; 3 or possibly more pods garlic; 2 tbsp. parsley; 1 quart. water; 1 teaspoon salt or possibly to taste; Red or possibly black pepper to taste; 3 lbs. peeled shrimp, raw; 1 can crab meat, raw; 1 can tomatoes (not paste or possibly sauce); 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp. file

Servings: persons

4 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. flour
1 lg. onion, cut up
1 c. celery
3 or possibly more pods garlic
2 tbsp. parsley
1 quart. water
1 teaspoon salt or possibly to taste
Red or possibly black pepper to taste
3 lbs. peeled shrimp, raw
1 can crab meat, raw
1 can tomatoes (not paste or possibly sauce)
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp. file

1
Simmer onions and celery till tender in oil.
2
Add in flour till dissolved.
3
Add in tomatoes, garlic, parsley, water, salt, pepper, shrimp and bay leaf.
4
Cook for about 30 min.
5
Add in 1 can crab meat and cook 15 min longer.
6
If you like, you can add in oysters.
7
Add in file after all above is cooked; turn heat off before adding file, and cover pot.

649

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp. oil, 2 tbsp. flour, 1 lg. onion, cut up, 1 c. celery, and more.

Yes, Shrimp File Gumbo Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp File Gumbo Recipe

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